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    							Page 165  Setting Preferences for Your Handheld
    ShortCuts preferences
    The ShortCuts Preferences screen enables you to define abbreviations 
    for entering text with Graffiti strokes. This section describes how to 
    create, edit, and delete a ShortCut. See Chapter 2 for more information 
    on the use of ShortCuts. 
    Creating a ShortCut
    You can create a ShortCut for any words, letters, or numbers. All 
    ShortCuts you create appear on the list in the ShortCut Preferences 
    screen. All the ShortCuts are available in any of your handheld 
    applications and are backed up on your computer when you perform 
    a HotSync operation.
    To create a ShortCut:
    1. Tap New.
    2. On the ShortCut name line, enter the letters you want to use to 
    activate the ShortCut.
    3. Tap the ShortCut Text area and enter the text that you want to 
    appear when you write the ShortCut characters.
    Tip:
    You may want to add a space (space character) after the 
    last word in your ShortCut text. This way, a space 
    automatically follows the ShortCut text.
    4. Tap OK.
    Tip:
    To use a ShortCut, draw the ShortCut stroke followed by the 
    ShortCut characters. When you draw the ShortCut stroke, the 
    ShortCut symbol appears at the insertion point to show that 
    you are in ShortCut mode.
    Tap New 
    						
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    Editing a ShortCut
    After you create a ShortCut, you can modify it at any time.
    To edit a ShortCut:
    1. Tap the ShortCut you want to edit.
    2. Tap Edit.
    3. Make the changes you want and tap OK.
    Deleting a ShortCut
    If you no longer need a ShortCut, you can delete it from the list of 
    ShortCuts.
    To delete a ShortCut:
    1. Tap the ShortCut you want to delete.
    2. Tap Delete.
    3. Tap Yes.
    ShortCut    
    						
    							Page 167  Maintaining Your Handheld
    Appendix A
    Maintaining Your 
    Handheld
    This chapter provides information on the following:
    nProper care of your handheld
    nProlonging battery life
    nResetting your handheld
    Caring for your handheld
    Your handheld is designed to be rugged and reliable and to provide 
    years of trouble-free service. Please observe the following general tips 
    when using your handheld:
    nTake care not to scratch the screen of your handheld. Keep the 
    screen clean. When working with your handheld, use the supplied 
    stylus or plastic-tipped pens intended for use with a touch-
    sensitive screen. Never use an actual pen or pencil or other sharp 
    object on the surface of the handheld screen.
    nYour handheld is not waterproof and should not be exposed to rain 
    or moisture. Under extreme conditions, water may enter the 
    circuitry through the front panel buttons. In general, treat your 
    handheld as you would a pocket calculator or other small 
    electronic instrument.
    nThe screen of your handheld contains a glass element. Take care 
    not to drop your handheld or subject it to any strong impact. Do 
    not carry your handheld in your back pocket: if you sit on it, the 
    glass may break.
    nProtect your handheld from temperature extremes. Do not leave 
    your handheld on the dashboard of a car on a hot day or on a day 
    when temperatures are below freezing, and keep it away from 
    heaters and other heat sources.
    nDo not store or use your handheld in any location that is extremely 
    dusty, damp, or wet.
    nUse a soft, damp cloth to clean your handheld. If the surface of the 
    handheld screen becomes soiled, clean it with a soft cloth 
    moistened with a diluted window-cleaning solution. 
    						
    							Appendix A Page 168
    Battery considerations
    Please note the following considerations when replacing the batteries 
    in your handheld:
    nUnder normal conditions, your handheld batteries should provide 
    several months of use. You can conserve battery life by 
    minimizing the use of the backlight feature, and changing the 
    Auto-off setting that automatically turns the handheld off after a 
    period of inactivity. See “General preferences” in Chapter 6 for 
    more information.
    nIf the batteries become low in the course of normal use, an alert 
    appears on the handheld screen describing the low battery 
    condition. If this alert appears, perform a HotSync
    ® operation to 
    back up your data before you replace the batteries. This helps 
    prevent accidental data loss.
    nWhen replacing the batteries, begin by turning your handheld off 
    (so there is no screen display). Never remove the batteries while 
    your handheld is turned on.
    nWhen replacing the batteries, always use good quality batteries of 
    the same type. Use only alkaline batteries with your handheld.
    nWhen you remove the batteries, the built-in backup power of your 
    handheld maintains memory data for a period of up to one 
    minute. 
    Whenever you remove the batteries, replace them 
    immediately. If you encounter any difficulties in the course of 
    battery replacement, reinstall the original batteries and wait a few 
    minutes for the backup power to recharge.
    nIf the batteries drain to the point where your handheld does not 
    operate, it stores your data safely for a few weeks. In this case, 
    there is enough residual energy in the batteries to store the data, 
    but not enough to turn on your handheld. If your handheld does 
    not turn on when you press the power button, you should replace 
    the batteries immediately.
    nIf you leave drained batteries in your handheld for an extended 
    period of time, you can lose all of the stored data. If this happens, 
    replace the batteries and use the reset button to reset your 
    handheld. (See “Resetting your handheld” later in this chapter for 
    details.) After you reset your handheld, perform a HotSync 
    operation to restore the data from your computer.  
    						
    							Page 169  Maintaining Your Handheld
    Resetting your handheld
    Under normal circumstances, you will not have to use the reset 
    button. On rare occasions, however, your handheld may no longer 
    respond to buttons or the screen. In this case, you need to perform a 
    reset to get your handheld running again.
    Performing a soft reset
    A soft reset tells your handheld to stop what it’s doing and start over 
    again. All records and entries stored in your handheld are retained 
    with a soft reset. After a soft reset, the Applications Launcher screen 
    appears. 
    To perform a soft reset:
    nUse the tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without
     a 
    sharp tip), to gently press the reset button inside the hole on the 
    back panel of your handheld.
    Reset 
    button 
    						
    							Appendix A Page 170
    Performing a hard reset
    With a hard reset, all records and entries stored in your handheld are erased. 
    Never perform a hard reset unless a soft reset does not solve your problem.
     
    Note: 
    You can restore any data previously synchronized with your 
    computer during the next HotSync operation.
    To perform a hard reset:
    1. Hold down the power button on the front panel of your handheld.
    2. While holding down the power button, use the reset tip tool, or the 
    tip of an unfolded paper clip (or similar object without
     a sharp tip) 
    to gently press and release the reset button.
    3. Wait for the Palm
    ™ logo to appear; then release the power button.
    4. When a message appears on the handheld screen warning that you 
    are about to erase all the data stored on your handheld, do one of 
    the following:
    Press the upper scroll button on the front panel of the handheld 
    to complete the hard reset and display the Digitizer screen.
    Press any other button to perform a soft reset.
    Note:
    With a hard reset, the current date and time are retained. 
    Formats Preferences and other settings are restored to their 
    factory default settings.
    To restore your data from a Windows computer after a 
    hard reset:
    1. Click the HotSync icon Ô
     in the Windows system tray (bottom-
    right corner of the taskbar).
    Tip:
    You can also click the HotSync command on the Palm 
    Desktop software menu bar.
    2. From the HotSync Manager menu, choose Custom. 
    						
    							Page 171  Maintaining Your Handheld
    3. Select the appropriate user name from the list.
    4. Select an application in the Conduit list.
    5. Click Change.
    6. Select Desktop overwrites handheld.
    Note:
    Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects 
    only the next
     HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync 
    Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new 
    setting on an ongoing basis, select the Set As Default box. 
    Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
    used when you click the Default button in the Custom 
    dialog.
    7. Click OK.
    8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other 
    applications.
    9. Click Done to activate your settings.
    10. Perform a HotSync operation. 
    						
    							Appendix A Page 172
    To restore your data from a Macintosh after a hard reset:
    1. Double-click the HotSync Manager in the Palm folder.
    2. From the HotSync menu, choose Conduit Settings.
    3. From the Users pop-up menu, select the appropriate user name.
    4. Select an application from the list.
    5. Click Conduit Settings.
    6. Click Macintosh overwrites handheld.
    Note:
    Changing the HotSync setting from the default affects 
    only the next
     HotSync operation. Thereafter, the HotSync 
    Actions revert to their default settings. To use a new 
    setting on an ongoing basis, click Make Default. 
    Thereafter, whatever you selected as the default setting is 
    used for HotSync operations.
    7. Click OK.
    8. Repeat steps 4 through 7 to change conduit settings for other 
    applications.
    9. Close the Conduit Settings window.
    10. Perform a HotSync operation. 
    						
    							Page 173  Frequently Asked Questions
    Appendix B
    Frequently Asked 
    Questions
    If you encounter a problem with your Palm™ m100 handheld, do not 
    call Technical Support until you have reviewed the following list of 
    frequently asked questions, and you have also reviewed the 
    following:
    nThe README file located in the folder where you installed the 
    Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows computer or on your 
    installation CD for Macintosh users. 
    nThe Helpnote folder located in the folder where you installed the 
    Palm™ Desktop software on your Windows computer (or on your 
    installation CD) 
    nThe Palm Desktop online Help
    nThe Palm Desktop software for the Macintosh User’s Guide 
    located in the Documentation folder on your installation CD
    nThe “Palm Support Assistant” knowledgebase, accessible at 
    http://www.palm.com under the Support section
    nThe most recent Palm m100 handheld HelpNotes on your regional 
    web site
    If you are still having problems, contact Technical Support. For US 
    and International telephone numbers, see the Technical Support card 
    that comes with your handheld, or go to 
    www.palm.com.
    Note:
    Thousands of third-party add-on applications have been 
    written for Palm OS
    ® handhelds. Unfortunately, we are not 
    able to support such a large number of third-party 
    applications. If you are having a problem with a third-party 
    application, please contact the developer or publisher of that 
    software. 
    						
    							Appendix B Page 174
    Software installation problems
    ProblemSolution
    The Palm Desktop 
    Installer Menu did not 
    appear when I inserted 
    the CD-ROM into my 
    Windows computer.1. Click the Start button.
    2. Choose Run from the Start menu.
    3. Click Browse.
    4. Locate your CD-ROM drive and 
    select the Setup.exe file. 
    5. Click Open.
    6. Click OK.
    I cannot install Palm 
    Desktop software with 
    Windows 95/98.Try the following:
    1. Disable any virus scanning software 
    on your computer.
    2. Press 
    CTRL-ALT-DELETE and end all 
    tasks except Systray and Explorer.
    3. Make sure your computer has at 
    least 20MB of disk space available.
    4. Delete all temporary files.
    5. Run ScanDisk on your computer.
    6. Reinstall Palm Desktop software.
    I cannot install Palm 
    Desktop software on a 
    Macintosh.Try the following:
    1. Disable any virus scanning software 
    on your Macintosh.
    2. Quit any open applications.
    3. Make sure your computer has at 
    least 20MB of disk space available.
    4. Reinstall Palm Desktop software. 
    						
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